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Target Cuts 1,800 Corporate Jobs as Sales Slump Deepens Ahead of Holiday Season
Target Corp. is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions-its largest round of layoffs in a decade-as the retailer battles stagnant sales, shifting consumer habits, and backlash over its retreat from diversity programs. The job cuts, announced Thursday, include roughly 1,000 current layoffs and 800 unfilled positions, amounting to about 8% of Target's global corporate workforce. 
Target Corp. is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions-its largest round of layoffs in a decade-as the retailer battles stagnant sales, shifting consumer habits, and backlash over its retreat from diversity programs. The job cuts, announced Thursday, include roughly 1,000 current layoffs and 800 unfilled positions, amounting to about 8% of Target's global corporate workforce. -
Beyond Meat Stock Soars 600% in Three Days as Meme Traders Ignite Frenzied Rally
Beyond Meat shares staged an astonishing rebound this week, surging nearly 600% over three trading sessions as retail investors and meme-stock enthusiasts piled into the struggling plant-based meat maker. The rally marks the stock's sharpest ascent since its 2019 debut, when it briefly traded above $230 per share before collapsing into penny-stock territory. 
Beyond Meat shares staged an astonishing rebound this week, surging nearly 600% over three trading sessions as retail investors and meme-stock enthusiasts piled into the struggling plant-based meat maker. The rally marks the stock's sharpest ascent since its 2019 debut, when it briefly traded above $230 per share before collapsing into penny-stock territory. -
Coca-Cola Beats Earnings Forecasts as Zero-Sugar Sales Surge and Boycott Impact Fades
Coca-Cola Co. reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings Tuesday, lifted by resilient global demand for its zero-sugar beverages and Fairlife dairy products, even as its flagship Coke line continued to feel the effects of changing consumer habits and lingering reputational challenges. 
Coca-Cola Co. reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings Tuesday, lifted by resilient global demand for its zero-sugar beverages and Fairlife dairy products, even as its flagship Coke line continued to feel the effects of changing consumer habits and lingering reputational challenges. -
GM Raises Full-Year Profit Guidance, Citing Lower Tariff Exposure and Record Q3 Earnings
General Motors shares surged Tuesday after the automaker raised its full-year profit forecast and reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, aided by lower tariff exposure and robust demand for pickup trucks and SUVs. 
General Motors shares surged Tuesday after the automaker raised its full-year profit forecast and reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, aided by lower tariff exposure and robust demand for pickup trucks and SUVs. -
Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as iPhone 17 Sales Surge 14% in U.S. and China
Apple Inc. shares rallied Monday to a record high as robust demand for the new iPhone 17 series pushed the company within reach of a $4 trillion market valuation, positioning it just behind Nvidia as the world's most valuable publicly traded firm. 
Apple Inc. shares rallied Monday to a record high as robust demand for the new iPhone 17 series pushed the company within reach of a $4 trillion market valuation, positioning it just behind Nvidia as the world's most valuable publicly traded firm. -
Nestlé Stock Soars 8% as New CEO Unveils 16,000 Job Cuts and $3 Billion Efficiency Plan
Nestlé said Thursday it plans to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide as new Chief Executive Philipp Navratil launches a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at restoring growth, rebuilding investor confidence, and streamlining operations at the world's largest food and beverage company. The announcement, coupled with stronger-than-expected quarterly results, sent Nestlé shares up more than 8% in early trading, boosting Europe's food and beverage sector. 
Nestlé said Thursday it plans to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide as new Chief Executive Philipp Navratil launches a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at restoring growth, rebuilding investor confidence, and streamlining operations at the world's largest food and beverage company. The announcement, coupled with stronger-than-expected quarterly results, sent Nestlé shares up more than 8% in early trading, boosting Europe's food and beverage sector. -
TSMC’s AI-Driven Forecast Lifts Global Chip Stocks and Powers Wall Street Rally
Semiconductor stocks led Wall Street higher Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) raised its annual revenue forecast and posted record quarterly profits, reinforcing investor confidence in the global artificial intelligence boom. The upbeat report from the world's largest contract chipmaker helped extend this week's technology rally and offset renewed concerns over U.S.-China trade frictions. 
Semiconductor stocks led Wall Street higher Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) raised its annual revenue forecast and posted record quarterly profits, reinforcing investor confidence in the global artificial intelligence boom. The upbeat report from the world's largest contract chipmaker helped extend this week's technology rally and offset renewed concerns over U.S.-China trade frictions. -
Apple Unveils New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro Powered by M5 Chip With Major AI Boost
Apple announced a sweeping refresh of its MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro product lines Wednesday, debuting its new M5 chip that the company says delivers the fastest performance yet for its devices, with a heavy focus on artificial intelligence capabilities. 
Apple announced a sweeping refresh of its MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro product lines Wednesday, debuting its new M5 chip that the company says delivers the fastest performance yet for its devices, with a heavy focus on artificial intelligence capabilities. -
Morgan Stanley Posts Record $18.2 Billion Revenue as Deal Activity, Trading Drive Biggest Profit Beat in Five Years
Morgan Stanley delivered a major upside surprise in the third quarter, posting record revenue and the largest profit beat since 2019, fueled by a resurgence in dealmaking, robust equities trading, and expanding wealth management operations. 
Morgan Stanley delivered a major upside surprise in the third quarter, posting record revenue and the largest profit beat since 2019, fueled by a resurgence in dealmaking, robust equities trading, and expanding wealth management operations. -
Walmart Partners With OpenAI to Launch AI Shopping Through ChatGPT
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy groceries and household items directly through ChatGPT, marking one of the largest retail integrations yet between artificial intelligence and e-commerce. The move positions Walmart at the forefront of what it calls "AI-first shopping," where conversational technology replaces traditional search and checkout systems. 
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy groceries and household items directly through ChatGPT, marking one of the largest retail integrations yet between artificial intelligence and e-commerce. The move positions Walmart at the forefront of what it calls "AI-first shopping," where conversational technology replaces traditional search and checkout systems.
